Award-winning venues on the MA500 London study tour
The MA500 crowd will be seeing the sights of the capital this month (13 February) after hearing from inspiring operators and experts in London
Archives for February 7, 2020
GK boasts huge rise in low-and-no sales
Greene King has claimed a victory during Dry January as the giant pubco announced year-on-year sales of low and no-alcohol drinks up 58% across its managed estate last month.
Regional Report
Essex appeal: what makes Essex a good place to run a pub?
Forget the stereotypes that are associated with Essex. There is plenty of opportunity to make it big in this affluent county.
Brewery launches pub for hedgehogs
Camden Town Brewery is providing a safe place for some prickly creatures to hibernate this winter as it offers hog-sized pub, the Hibernation Arms.
How can beer and pie pairings help pubs earn a crust?
Pie and beer are both pub classics and operators who join these two forces can earn reap the rewards
Promotional feature
Star performers toasted at annual ceremony
Star Pubs & Bars’ glittering annual awards ceremony honours pubs and individuals who have shone during the past year.
Operator ‘aghast’ at reservations website search policy
An operator said he is concerned his area has been unfairly treated by a booking platform, being the second publican to report a room bookings drop after a review.
MPs ‘urge the minister’ for beer duty cut
MPs are calling on the Government to back the 250,000 supporters who are campaigning to reduce the tax burden on pubs and breweries.
Pub fined £3,000 after girl hospitalised with allergic reaction
A pub has admitted food safety failings after it served a teenage customer a dish containing egg, despite her making it clear she had a severe allergy.
Property round-up
Harry and Meghan gin pub sold, Rooster’s spreads its wings with £850,000 home and Prince of Wales pub makeover
An entirely accidental royal-themed round-up includes a new owner for Windsor’s Queen Charlotte, a £260,000 facelift for the Prince of Wales and a Constitution change in Camden – plus £850,000 brewery plans come home to roost.
Liverpool pub upgraded to Grade I-listing
The Philharmonic Dining Rooms in Liverpool was upgraded to a Grade I-listing, the first time a purpose-built, Victorian pub has received such recognition.